Republican under investigation for allegedly sexually assaulting child
Kern County Supervisor Zack Scrivner was reportedly stabbed in the chest twice by another child over the alleged abuse.
USC blasted for canceling commencement ceremony: "Failure of leadership"
Amid ongoing pro-Palestinian protests, the University of California will not hold its main graduation ceremony.
California has plan for dramatic health care change
The state has previously introduced laws that would bring universal health care to residents, but so far, none have been successful.
California gets 150,000 new citizens
The Golden State has added more than 500,000 naturalized citizens since the 2021 fiscal year as it continues to combat illegal immigration.
Dead fish suddenly found in California lake raises alarms
Officials are conducting testing to determine what killed the fish.
US map shows "hazard zones" for rising sea levels, tsunamis
"Sea level rises will create a profound shift in coastal flooding over the next 30 years," says NOAA.
Dog who suffered triple adoption heartbreak gets new chance at happiness
A heartbreaking video captured the moment Eros was returned to his shelter "through no fault of his own"—but there's fresh hope.
California's atmospheric rivers were worse millenia ago
Scientists from the U.S. Geological Survey studied atmospheric rivers across Leonard Lake, California, over a period of 3,200 years.
Map shows pro-Palestinian college protests across US
Newsweek has created a list of pro-Palestinian solidarity camps established by students at colleges across the U.S.
California warned of power outages as special storm alert issued
Some gusts could reach up to 70 miles per hour.
California home burns down after landlord tries to remove squatter
Police intervened to stop a fight that broke out in Antelope, California, after a fire engulfed a home occupied by squatters.
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MentorsNAUDL's Coach of the Year says debate made her a "lifelong learner"
"I'm a motivator," debate coach Jessica Wright-Crichlow said. "I have words to give you to motivate you and tell you you can do this."
Map shows new California high-speed rail routes
The high-speed rail route would bring travelers from San Francisco to Los Angeles in less than three hours.
California map reveals areas with most high school dropouts
A Newsweek analysis of U.S. Census data determined which counties in the nation's most populous state have the highest percentage of high school dropouts.
California Gas Hits $7
Gas prices in California are higher than the national average, according to AAA.
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Lake Shasta update as California's biggest reservoir nears capacity
The lake will continue to rise as snow melts this month.
California residents can be vulnerable to homelessness due to their pets
Restrictions placed on pet owners can be a hurdle for some in search of housing, according to the Humane Society.
Map shows new US high speed rail route
The new rail line broke ground on Monday and construction is expected to finish by summer 2028.
Dad mortified at toddler shouting "very inappropriate" word at Disneyland
Bryan Lambillotte said of the reaction: "Parents can be so quick to judge when they themselves have experienced or will experience a similar situation."
Weed recall map shows states where urgent warnings not to use issued
4/20 has continued to become more popular in recent years as more and more states have moved to legalize cannabis on a recreational level.
California map shows where people will see huge increases in water bills
Another rise in rates means millions will have to pay at least 8.5 percent more to turn on their taps.
Sharks seen "adapting" to different environments for first time
"Sharks are adapting their movements and routines to suit their local environment, rather than behaving the same way everywhere," researcher Oliver Jewell said.
California insurers cutting hundreds of policies over historic risk
Major insurance providers State Farm and Safeco have cited the risk of earthquake-induced fires as a reason for cutting back.
Formula warning as FDA says product could be "unsafe" for babies
The FDA "identified representations" on the company's website that "could be interpreted to indicate the product is safe for infants to consume."
Baby great white sharks are menacing California beaches
Scientists solved a long-standing mystery relating to great white sharks and where the young spend their time.
New mortgage rate spike threatens California housing market
Freddie Mac's weekly average as of April 18 rose above 7 percent for the first time this year.
California's electric bills are about to get more expensive
Many residents have quickly come out in opposition to the upcoming price hike.
California building sells for $64M less than 2019 as problems plague city
Office real estate market is still struggling, but there are huge bargains to be had.
Former foster kid slams Social Security withholding benefits
A recent study discovered states across the country are consistently siphoning federal benefits from foster kids.
California sees more Haitian migrants cross border than Florida
Florida is closer to Haiti than California, but migrants are opting to make a longer journey to cross the border on the West Coast.